CONDITIONS

Inguinal Hernia

An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of your intestine, pushes through a weakened area in the groin; resulting in a bulge.

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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, affecting one in eight women in their lifetime. Fortunately, it is usually fully treatable.

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Gallstones

Gallstones form when cholesterol and bilirubin form crystals in the gallbladder. These can grow over time, and increase in number.

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Colon and Rectal Cancers

Colon and rectal cancers are among the world’s most commonly diagnosed cancers. They are more common in people over the age of 50 years old.

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

A number of people suffer from indigestion and heartburn that is caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Our Physicians

Jada Leahy, MD

Dr. Jada Leahy, MD is a general surgery specialist in Pensacola, FL and has been practicing for 9 years. She graduated from Fl State Univ Coll Of Med in 2009 […]

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Emily Wolfe, MD

Dr. Emily Wolfe is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. She joined the practice after relocating from Jackson, TN with her family. She specializes in Cosmetic & Reconstructive surgery with special […]

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Asahel Gridley, MD

As director, Dr. Gridley leads a multidisciplinary team that supports patients before, during, and after surgery, ensuring individualized care that addresses both physical and emotional aspects of weight loss.

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James Cassiano, MD

Dr. Cassiano is a local resident of Gulf Breeze, FL. He attended medical school at Florida State College of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship and residency at Wake Forest […]

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F. Brooks Hodnette, Jr., MD, FACS

Dr. Hodnette was previously President of the Medical Staff at Baptist Hospital, Chief of General Surgery at both Baptist and Sacred Heart Hospitals.

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Michael J. Caluda III, MD, FACS

Dr. Caluda joined The Surgery Group in 1998 and is a lifelong resident of northwest Florida. He is an expert in the laparoscopic and robotic treatment.

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Buck Scott, MD

Dr. Buck Scott was born and raised in Jacksonville, Fl. He attended undergraduate at University of Florida and medical school at University of Miami. Dr. Scott completed his residency at […]

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Dr. Mark R. Onady II

Committed to providing compassionate, quality healthcare. With a strong focus on minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery, he believes everyone deserves comprehensive treatment and patient-centered care.

About The Surgery Group

Our mission is to provide the highest-quality surgical care to our patients and the highest-quality consultative services to our referring physicians.

What Our Patients Are Saying

Andrea M.
Dr Wolff and her whole staff are so loving caring respectful and professional I have not met anyone in her Department hasn't been nice courtesy and go beyond a job to do or make sure you're okay. I thank each and everyone of you ❤️
Troy A.
Dr. Gridley and his staff are hands down the best doctors and surgeon I have ever seen in my life! I came in with chronic gall stones and pancreatitis and Dr. Gridley was the first and only doctor who stepped up and wanted to help. We decided removing the gall bladder was the best option to fix the issue as well as putting a stent in my pancreas to drain a cyst (different doctor did this procedure). Anyways when they put the stent in my pancreas it got so inflamed and painful after the surgery, the hospital wanted to discharge me but I couldn’t even get out of bed let alone go home. So Dr. Gridley advocated for me and made them keep me another day until I stabilized. He also endured to send me home with everything I needed to make my recovery as comfortable as possible. I couldn’t recommend Dr. Gridley and his team enough!
Robert H.
Dr. Onady is probably one of the if not THE best doctor I’ve seen in my adult life. He is caring and goes above and beyond in a time when others seem to want to rush you in and out! His staff is excellent as well.
Jason T.
My experience and review for the Surgery Group is for Dr. Hodnette only. I was dealing with a colorectal issue for months where a diagnosis for the issue had alluded several other professionals. My wife found Dr. Hodnette online and reached out on my behalf and got an appointment right awa after explaing our 4-month long ordeal. Within a few minutes of the examination starting Dr. Hodnette was able to correctly diagnose and recommend a surgical procedure that would fix my issue with a high degree of confidence. I will warn you that appointments at a colorectal doctor are not what most of us are used to experiencing. Set the awkwardness aside and know you are in great hands. I was impressed with the care and treatment I received from that first visit, surgery scheduling, the surgery, and the aftercare were all excellent. I am now 99% fully recovered after about 6-7 weeks since the procedure and my issue has been resolved. I can now live my life without fighting constant infection and being a burden on my wife and worrying about my health. I strongly recommend that anyone in the area needing a colorectal doctor/surgeon to reach out to Dr. Hodnette for help.
KATINA H.
I'm so thankful that I was referred to The Surgery Group. Dr.Leahy & Dr.Wolfe are exceptional doctors as well as there staff, especially Trisha. They are very professional, thorough & caring. I don't think I could've found a better team to help ensure my health.
Andy D.
For over two years I was dealing with Diverticulitis. I really didn’t know what was wrong and trying to get the VA to assist was a headache. Eventually I was referred to Dr. Mark Onady best decision ever!!!

Dr. Onady

You saved my life even though it wasn’t anything cancerous. Once again I’m able to enjoy certain foods I haven’t had in a long time.

Thank you!
Very Respectfully
Andy
Kelly M.
Dr. Jada Leahy did my mastectomy in April 2019. She is very thorough and is highly skilled. I was very comfortable with her. She treated me with patience and never rushed me through an appointment. I had complete and total trust in her and would call on her again if the need ever arises.
CA L.
Staff was very helpful and professional! Doctor Onady was detailed in explain what my options were with my surgery. He proformed my surgery flawlessly and my recovery time was less than I thought with minimum pain!! Thanks Dr!
Pam L.
You get in and out fast... Staff is nice and helpful... Dr Hodnette is a great doctor... Nice and clean place...
Cynthia A.
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE!! TRUST MARK ONADY with MY LIFE!!!!!
Autumn W.
Dr. Onady has very good bedside manners. The staff is really nice too. Darby and Tressa were so sweet and even played with my baby boy. I haven't had the surgery yet but I feel confident in Dr. Onady. Thank you guys so much for making me feel welcome.
Sherry W.
April 21st 2015, Dr caluda did a lumpectomy on my right breast for stage 3 breast cancer 5 cm. He did an excellent job, until I had to have a double biopsy a year later because they suspected the cancer returned & it resulted in an abscess. Last month an MRI and diagnostic mammogram suspected returned cancer in my right breast again. I went to see Dr caluda because my breast had so much trauma .. he advised a consult before any biopsy since my breast caused me so much pain. I had a mastectomy and got the results as NO cancer! I was so excited AND the scar tissue that caused the pain is gone. It was not a wasted surgery at all. I have recommended Dr Caluda and the Surgery Group to anyone I hear of that needs surgery. The receptionist area are very efficient and helpful, the checkout lady is very nice with always a bright smile, Maggie is the most wonderful nurse who makes you feel relaxed and answers all your questions returning your calls as soon as she's available. But Dr Caluda takes a personal interest in his patients and does the best I've ever seen a surgeon do. I highly recommend the Surgery Group!!
Sam M.
Dr Hodnette is the greatest! His staff are the nicest medical staff I have ever encountered. I sing their praises every where I go!
Nancy B.
Everyone was Great so nice and helpful! Still requires that you eat right and exercise but you have a fighting chance ... you CAN do it !
Susan L.
I give Dr. CALUDA 5 STARS. He is an excellent surgeon. Good at answering your questions. Would use him again!
I would NOT use Dr.Patrick Gatmaitan.
He is very rude! Does not like to answer questions. Had to have his surgery redone by another doctor. O STAR!